Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

There is a small degree of conflict between the information provided by the Minister and that available to me. I do not know whether the information provided by him is correct. People living in the area have informed me that Corrandulla is served by the Garda station in Tuam, but the Minister has indicated that it is located in the Galway district. It would certainly be more appropriate for it to be served by gardaí from that district. Perhaps the Minister might clarify the position on that matter.

The Minister has indicated that a decision on how best to cater for Corrandulla's policing needs will be taken in the aftermath of a consultation process involving the Garda sergeant and local people. Will that process involve the holding of public meetings or will it proceed on an ad hoc basis? That is the substantive issue, on which I would be grateful if the Minister could provide some more information.